Senior Network Engineer(LEAD ADMINISTRATOR L2)

Warwick - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Warwick- 2-3 Days
SC eligible/ SC cleared candidates only
Primary Skill (Mandatory)
Minimum Cisco CCNP certification level required
CCIE certification is desirable
Certified Wireless
Networking Professional (CWNP) certification is highly desirable
In depth knowledge of Wireless LAN (Cisco WLAN Cisco ISE Aruba WLAN Aruba Clearpass) and private 5G (e.g. Cradlepoint) solutions
Proficiency in Wi-Fi survey tools (Ekahau) RF design and deployment of enterprise-grade wireless solutions.
In depth knowledge of SD-WAN solutions (CISCO Viptela)
In depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP OSPF) carrier WAN and Internet offerings cloud network services.
In-depth knowledge of Cisco LAN switching technologies including STP RSTP MSTP VLANs EtherChannel and switch stacking; proficient in configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches implementing QoS and managing network segmentation and redundancy.
Ability to produce detailed designs implementation plans and operational support models.
Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination across multiple environments.
Secondary Skill
Security Clearance (Y/N)
Ideally SC certified or has ability to gain certification

Start Date
15.01.26

Duration

6 months but potential to extend
JD:
Experienced Senior UK based network engineer required for a programme of work within National Grid which aims to modernize and enhance the UK network infrastructure to improve reliability security and user experience. Key initiatives include replacing end-of-life network hardware deploying enhanced Wi-Fi solutions and provisioning high-speed internet connectivity services overlayed with CISCO SDWAN technology.

The programme will also progress alternative connectivity options such as satellite and 5G solutions for disaster recovery and rapid deployment while supporting facility expansion projects.

Comprehensive wireless surveys and design work will be a significant part of this engagement with ad-hoc travel required to the UK national grid sites to conduct physical Wi-Fi surveys and Desktop surveys with Ekahau tools.

Key Skills and Expertise Required

Minimum Cisco CCNP certification level required
CCIE certification is desirable
Certified Wireless Networking Professional (CWNP) certification is highly desirable
In depth knowledge of Wireless LAN (Cisco WLAN Cisco ISE Aruba WLAN Aruba Clearpass) and private 5G (e.g. Cradlepoint) solutions
Proficiency in Wi-Fi survey tools (Ekahau) RF design and deployment of enterprise-grade wireless solutions.
In depth knowledge of SD-WAN solutions (CISCO Viptela)
In depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP OSPF) carrier WAN and Internet offerings cloud network services.
In-depth knowledge of Cisco LAN switching technologies including STP RSTP MSTP VLANs EtherChannel and switch stacking; proficient in configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches implementing QoS and managing network segmentation and redundancy.
Ability to produce detailed designs implementation plans and operational support models.
Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination across multiple environments
Ideally SC certified or has ability to gain certification.

Team Management

Resourcing

Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needs

Hire adequate and right resources for the team

Train direct reportees to make right recruitment and selection decisions

Talent Management

Ensure 100% compliance to WiproÃÂÂs standards of adequate onboarding and training for team members to enhance capability & effectiveness

Build an internal talent pool of HiPos and ensure their career progression within the organization

Promote diversity in leadership positions

Performance Management

Set goals for direct reportees conduct timely performance reviews and appraisals and give constructive feedback to direct reports.

Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxt are well understood and that the team is taking the opportunities presented by such programs to their and their levels below

Required Skills:

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Job Description Warwick- 2-3 Days SC eligible/ SC cleared candidates only Primary Skill (Mandatory) Minimum Cisco CCNP certification level required CCIE certification is desirable Certified Wireless Networking Professional (CWNP) certification is highly desirable In depth knowledge of Wireless LA...

Job Description

Start Date
15.01.26

Team Management

Resourcing

Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needs

Hire adequate and right resources for the team

Train direct reportees to make right recruitment and selection decisions

Talent Management

Ensure 100% compliance to WiproÃÂÂs standards of adequate onboarding and training for team members to enhance capability & effectiveness

Build an internal talent pool of HiPos and ensure their career progression within the organization

Promote diversity in leadership positions

Performance Management

Set goals for direct reportees conduct timely performance reviews and appraisals and give constructive feedback to direct reports.

Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxt are well understood and that the team is taking the opportunities presented by such programs to their and their levels below

Required Skills:

react